A note from the President:

As is the entire membership of the Blues Society of Western NY and Blues Fans throughout the region, I am saddened and concerned over the unanticipated closing of Buffalo's premier blues club, the Lafayette Tap Room.  It is my understanding that the action was a business decision based on multiple factors, many over which the owners had no control.  Unfortunately, the Blues Society has no ability to change that decision or the factors precipitating it 

What we do resolve, however, is first to locate an alternative, centrally located, welcoming venue for Society events, including Am-Jam and the Memphis-Bound Competition. Second, we are in communication with management of those national acts that had been booked at the Tap Room to find an alternative local booking that Buffalo not miss out on highly anticipated forthcoming shows (keep checking our website for details).  Third, we are committed to discuss with all possible local music venues the benefits of booking blues acts, with our commitment to publicize those shows and maximize attendance.   And, finally, we offer our encouragement and cooperation to the owners of the Tap Room with any pending future plans to relocate or reopen.  We wish you guys the best!

And we need the help of every last Blues fan in WNY.  The most important thing you can do is get out there and support live blues!  The venues need your food and drink dollars to pay those bands and to turn a profit they deserve.  Keep checking the calendar on this website, then get out as often as you can.  Also, if you are at a venue--or if you are a venue considering live music or already featuring other music genres--encourage booking blues.  We fans are strong, loyal, and tend to enjoy clubs' offerings when out!

The Blues Society is committed to keeping the Blues alive in WNY.  With your help and patronage, it'll be stronger than ever!

Arleen Reifschneider

President